AML KYC Sr Analyst

Job description

Title

AML KYC Sr Analyst

Business unit

UK Legal & Compliance

Reporting to

UK Legal & Compliance

Background

UK Legal & Compliance (ULC) coordinates day-to-day implementation of the UK business’ Anti-Money Laundering (‘AML’) Know Your Client (‘KYC’). ULC is part of the wider Global Legal & Compliance team which includes several legal compliance disciplines and has responsibility for governance and oversight of the Firm’s KYC, AML and Sanctions a Compliance programs.

The AML KYC Analyst is a newly created role under the ULC team. ULC are creating a new team within one of JLL’s Business Services (JBS) shared service centres in order to centralise, manage and resolve AML KYC checks. The team will initially focus on checks on ‘counterparties’ as checks on ‘clients’ is undertaken by the UK AML Team in ULC. It is anticipated that requirements will expand to provide broader KYC, AML mitigation and other Legal & Compliance requirements, especially into other EMEA countries.

Duties & responsibilities

The AML KYC Analyst is a newly created role under JLL’s Global Legal Compliance (GLC) team. The AML KYC Analyst will be located in a JLL Business Services (JBS) shared service centre, and will report to the Compliance / Sanctions Screening Manager within JBS. 

The AML KYC Analyst will be responsible for undertaking AML KYC checks on JLL clients and counterparties in accordance with JLL policies and procedures. This includes:

·  Obtaining core personal / corporate data for the client (together with its owners and managers);
·  Screening and reviewing matches against Sanctions, Politically Exposed Person and other negative media records;
·  Escalating true matches within the JBS and UK AML Team in accordance with the escalation procedure for decision;
·  Obtaining and reviewing documentation provided in support of AML KYC checks;
·  Offering compliant workarounds / alternatives where confronted by obstacles to complete AML KYC;
·  Liaising with the Global Sanctions Team as regards clearing of matches in the screening system;
·  Following procedures consistently and maintaining audit trails for all AML KYC actions taken;
·  Monitoring of AML KYC standards as directed (particularly those of the JMLSG and HMRC).

The AML KYC Analyst must have a good knowledge and understanding of AML Regulations, KYC best practices and sanctions screening. The Analyst will be required to complete checks on clients / counterparties across the globe (particularly in large financial markets and offshore centres).

Clients and counterparties will include: (i) listed companies (and their subsidiaries), (ii) regulated companies (and their subsidiaries), (iii) private individuals and families, (iv) trusts, foundations and unincorporated associated, (v) governments and public authorities, (vi) private and unlisted companies (including special purpose vehicles).

An ability to navigate JLL’s Customer Relationship Management (e.g. Salesforce, MS Dynamics) and AML KYC systems (e.g. World Check, Bureau Van Dyke), extract data from the system and forward to others for escalation and resolution procedures is important.  This includes proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe PDF. 

The Analyst must also be able to identify false matches efficiently and conduct initial investigation into potential true matches of PEPs / Sanctions / Negative, and must have good communication and organisational skills to work with the UK AML Team and continuously follow up through to conclusion any open AML KYC checks. 

Prior experience with a large multinational financial institution in respect of sanctions screening and AML/KYC Checks is crucial. Familiarity with the US OFAC and other international sanctions laws is desirable.

Employee specification

·  Minimum 3 years’ experience in Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Client checks or compliance related field, and with a large multinational financial institution or similar.
·  2-year Associate’s Degree or equivalent.
·  Strong understanding of OFAC and other international sanctions laws and Money Laundering Regulations.
·  Good technical skills – proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Adobe PDF and online research tools.
·  Team player and self-starter with ability to work proactively and co-operatively with others.
·  Excellent communications and problem-solving skills.
·  Fluent English language skills essential – further language(s) beneficial
·  Strong organisation and prioritization skills, to handle and keep track of high volume of records and cases.

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